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What are the nitrogenous base pairings in double-stranded DNA according to the text?
What are the nitrogenous base pairings in double-stranded DNA according to the text?
What are the two types of nucleic acids mentioned in the text?
What are the two types of nucleic acids mentioned in the text?
What is the composition of a nucleotide as described in the text?
What is the composition of a nucleotide as described in the text?
Which macromolecules are listed as essential for all known forms of life in the text?
Which macromolecules are listed as essential for all known forms of life in the text?
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What are the purines and pyrimidines found in DNA as per the text?
What are the purines and pyrimidines found in DNA as per the text?
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Study Notes
Nitrogenous Base Pairings in DNA
- Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T)
- Guanine (G) pairs with Cytosine (C)
Types of Nucleic Acids
- DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid)
- RNA (Ribonucleic acid)
Composition of a Nucleotide
- Sugar molecule (deoxyribose in DNA, ribose in RNA)
- Phosphate group
- Nitrogenous base (A, G, C, T, or U)
Essential Macromolecules for Life
- Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA)
Purines and Pyrimidines in DNA
- Purines: Adenine (A) and Guanine (G)
- Pyrimidines: Thymine (T) and Cytosine (C)
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Test your knowledge about the structure and function of DNA, the essential molecule that carries genetic instructions for all known organisms and many viruses.
